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Maldives
Maldives Aggressor II
Starting from
$2185/trip
Maldives Aggressor II Liveaboard
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41m
Lengths
22
Max. Guests
3
Type of cabins
Maldives Aggressor II is a 41-metre liveaboard built in 2006 and refitted in 2017, with 11 staterooms for up to 22 guests. There's one ocean-view suite with a queen bed on the main deck, four deluxe staterooms on the upper deck that switch between twin and double, and six twin cabins below. Every room has its own bathroom, climate control, a hairdryer and a TV. The Aggressor fleet is known for organised diving, and this boat is no exception. You get a large swim platform, personal gear lockers, nitrox fills, rinse tanks, freshwater showers and a three-tier camera table with low-pressure air hoses, which photographers will appreciate. Inside, a large air-conditioned lounge doubles as the dining room, with American and local food. Wine and beer are included with meals. Outside, the partly covered sundeck has a Jacuzzi, a bar and loungers. The boat dives the Maldives year-round. Expect channel drifts with grey reef sharks, eagle rays and schooling fish, manta cleaning stations, and whale shark searches along South Ari. December to April generally gives the calmest conditions, while the wetter months bring more plankton and more mantas to the western atolls. It suits experienced divers and photographers who like a predictable, well-drilled routine, and travellers who already know and trust the Aggressor brand.
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| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
25
Oct | Best of Maldives 8D/7N |
$2185
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages (Wine with Dinner, Beer), Soft Drinks, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All Meals & Snacks), Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
Required Extras: Port Fee (incl. Green Tax, GST, park fees) — 7-night: $340 per person
Port Fee (incl. Green Tax, GST, park fees) — 10-night: $425 per person
Fuel Surcharge (from April 2, 2026) — 7-night: $200 per person
Fuel Surcharge (from April 2, 2026) — 10-night: $285 per person
Optional Extras: VAT / Tax on onboard purchases (22% Maldives tax), Card surcharge (3.5%), Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Extra Dives, Nitrox Fill, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear Rental, Wi-Fi Internet. (Payment Methods accepted onboard: US Dollars, Visa, MasterCard, Euros, or Rufiyaa. Travelers' checks and personal checks are not accepted.)
We accept
Easy payment by payment link
Toys
Toys vary by boat — we’ll help match you with the right setup for your group
Concierge service for full charters
Tender(s)
Diving / Snorkelling equipment
Family friendly
AOWD Divers
OW Divers
Scuba Courses
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Boat specifications
Drawing & Vessel Layouts
Lengths
41 m
Width
8.5 m
Year of Building
2006
Last Refit / Dry Dock
2017
Engine Numbers
2
Speed
10 - 12 knots
Max. Guests
22
Number of Crew
12 - 14
Number of Diveguides
2 - 3
Cabin Types
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Suite Stateroom Main Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Hair Dryer
TV
Deluxe Stateroom Upper Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Hair Dryer
TV
Twin Stateroom Lower Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
Hair Dryer
TV
Maldives Aggressor II reviews
4.9
7 reviews
Vessel
Crew
Food
Scuba Diving
Value
Best of Maldives is probably what I would suggest to somebody who says “I want to try Maldives but I don't know which route.” You get a full week to understand the rhythm of a liveaboard without building the whole trip around one specific wildlife encounter. Easy trip, good group atmosphere and I would happily repeat it. 🐠
What I liked is how little you need to organise once you're actually onboard. No hotel transfers every day, no packing again, no finding restaurants. Your room just travels with you and somewhere new appears outside in the morning.
First evening I thought seven nights sounded long. By the last evening everyone was saying exactly the opposite.
Our dive club was interested in the group-only dates because being able to take a large part of the boat makes planning much easier. Everyone already knows each other, so the atmosphere starts immediately.
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